Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in New Oxford and East Berlin, PA

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the New Oxford and East Berlin, PA area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community. 


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William Robert Emig Jr.

William Robert Emig Jr.

Jul 20, 2026

William “Bill” Robert Emig, Jr., 69, of Abbottstown entered eternal rest on Monday, July 20, 2026, at his home. He was born in Hanover and was the son of Geraldine M. (Parr) Emig and the late William Robert Emig, Sr. He was the loving husband of 30 years to Kelly Jean (Blower) Emig. Bill’s favorite team was the Nittany Lions...

Bonnie Kay Olcus

Bonnie Kay Olcus

Jul 17, 2026

Bonnie Kay (DeHaven) Olcus, 66, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on August 2, 1959, in Hanover, Pennsylvania, to the late Earl and Dorothy (Goulden) DeHaven, Sr., who raised her with strong values, a deep sense of loyalty, and a love for family that defined her life. Bonnie...

Billy W. Bunch Jr.

Billy W. Bunch Jr.

Jul 8, 2026

Billy W. Bunch, Jr., 56, of Abbottstown, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He was born in Maryland and was the son of the late Billy W. Sr. and Linda L. (Gladfelter) Keener. He belonged to the McSherrystown Home Association where he liked spending his time. He was an...

Janet Louise Allamong

Janet Louise Allamong

Jul 8, 2026

Janet L. (Duttera) Allamong, wife of the late George H. Allamong & daughter of the late Joseph W. Duttera & Dorothy March Duttera, passed away on Wednesday, July 8 at her home in Cross Keys Village, surrounded by loving family and friends. She is survived by two children, Jennifer Sciortino and husband Rosario of York, and Philip D. Allamong and...

Suzanne Alwood Kaiser

Suzanne Alwood Kaiser

Jul 7, 2026

Suzanne A. Kaiser, lovingly known as "Susie," passed away peacefully at her beloved farm in Abbottstown on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. She was 81 years old. Born on November 27, 1944, in Hanover, Pennsylvania, Susie was the cherished daughter of the late Robert and Lorraine Alwood. On September 16, 1968, she married the love of her life, Earl J. Kaiser...

Nancy Carole Heffron

Nancy Carole Heffron

Jul 6, 2026

Nancy Budd Heffron, 85, of New Oxford, PA entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 6th , 2026, at UPMC Hanover. Nancy was born on May 11th, 1941, in Hanover to late John Wesley Budd and Catherine Wilhelm Budd. Nancy grew up in the New Oxford area and was part of the New Oxford High School graduating class of 1959,...

Rita Claire Mahon

Rita Claire Mahon

Jun 29, 2026

Rita Claire McGinnis Mahon, 80 of Red Lion, PA passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026 she was born in Newark, New Jersey June 30, 1945 Rita was born to John E. and Inez E McGinnis (Fogleman) in Newark, New Jersey. She lived in New Jersey for half of her life and moved to Pennsylvania where she resided until parting....

Janet Marie Laughman

Janet Marie Laughman

Jun 29, 2026

Janet Marie Laughman, 77, of New Oxford, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026. Janet was born November 13, 1948 to Kenneth, Washington Sadler and Anna Virginia (Brown) Sadler. Janet lived all of her life in the Adams County area. She loved to garden, Camp, paint, she enjoyed ceramics, reading, going to yard sales and she always had...

George W. Millhimes

George W. Millhimes

Jun 24, 2026

G. William “Bill” Millhimes, 88, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Spiritrust Lutheran, Village of Gettysburg with his wife by his side. He was born in New Oxford and was the loving son of the late Howard Earl and Gladys Marie (Bollinger) Millhimes. He was the devoted husband for 24 years to Jacqueline S. Millhimes. He enjoyed...

Donald Leroy Becker

Donald Leroy Becker

Jun 21, 2026

Donald Leroy Becker, 92, of Thomasville, PA slipped peacefully into heaven on the wings of angels on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, 2026. Donald was born July 15, 1933, in York, PA to the late Robert M. and Mildred M. (Shelleman) Becker. Lovingly called Mike, he was a devoted husband happily sharing 74 years with the love of his life,...

Richard Burnell Storm

Richard Burnell Storm

Jun 14, 2026

Richard “Rick” Burnell Storm, 74, of York Springs, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 14, 2026 under hospice care.

He was the son of the late Martin V. Storm and Emma Hartlaub Storm,

Rick was retired from RH Sheppherd in Hanover PA. Rick lived to hunt, fish, and restore classic automobiles. 

He survived by his son, Andrew Storm, husband...

Thomas Eugene Beard

Thomas Eugene Beard

Jun 14, 2026

Thomas "Tom" Eugene Beard passed away on Sunday June 14, 2026 at UPMC West Shore Hospital in Mechanicsburg. He was the son of Francis "Jake" and Verna "Sis" Beard of New Oxford. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son Jeb (Katie) Beard, his brothers Bobby (Elaine) Beard and Danny (Shelly) Beard, his sisters Linda Royer, Connie...

Karen Lee Ziegler

Karen Lee Ziegler

Jun 11, 2026

Karen Lee (Glass) Ziegler, age 61, of East Berlin, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 11, 2026. She was the daughter of Lorna (Arnold) Elliott and the late Gerald L. Glass, both of York. She was the wife of Joseph H. Ziegler of East Berlin. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son, Joseph...

Marie

Marie

Jun 4, 2026

On June 4, 2026, Marie (Rose) Myers passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children and loved ones. After a lengthy battle with bone cancer, she has earned her rest. Born October 4,1966, Marie was the youngest of four children to Paul and Priscilla Harris. Marie was preceded in death by her brother Paul, Jr. and sister Rebecca. Surviving...

Mearl S. Delp

Mearl S. Delp

Jun 4, 2026

With deep sadness and immense gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Mearl Samuel Delp, 86, of East Berlin. Mearl was a kind, gentle, and loving man whose presence brought comfort wherever he went. He never met a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone. Whether you knew him for five minutes or fifty...

Robert Miller Sr.

Robert Miller Sr.

Jun 1, 2026

Robert “Bob” Lester Miller, Sr., 79, of New Oxford, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus, on Monday, June 1, 2026, at UPMC Harrisburg. He was born in Gettysburg and was the loving son of the late Monroe Lester and Betty Jane (Harman) Miller. He was the husband of Dorothy “Dot” Jean (Frey) Miller, to whom he devoted 57...

Richard Hutchison Jr.

Richard Hutchison Jr.

May 26, 2026

Richard Hall Hutchison, Jr., of New Oxford, PA, passed away at the age of 84 on May 26, 2026 at the Cross Keys Brethren home, surrounded by four generations of family. Rick was born to a long line of Presbyterian theologians and ministers. His father, Richard Hall Hutchison, was a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, and the pastor of the...

Eugene Baugher

Eugene Baugher

May 22, 2026

Eugene R. Baugher of New Oxford, PA. entered into eternal rest on May 22, 2026 at the Brethren Home. Born August 12, 1944, he was the son of the late Eva & Ervin Baugher. He was the devoted husband of Mary Ann (Mayer) Baugher for 61 years. He will be greatly missed by his son Mitch Baugher and wife Gwen...

William George Shellehamer

William George Shellehamer

May 22, 2026

William “Bill” G. Shellehamer, 85 years, died in his home on his beloved farmland he labored on for 60 years, surrounded by his adoring family.

Bill was born in Harrisburg Hospital on January 7, 1941, to the late Violet (nee Kitzmiller) and George Shellehamer.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Nancy A. Shellehamer (nee Bechtel) and his adoring...

David Benjamin Schoolcraft

David Benjamin Schoolcraft

May 16, 2026

David B. Schoolcraft, 87, of Gardners, PA, entered eternal rest on Saturday, May, 16, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Smithers, WV and was the son of the late Preston and Mary Schoolcraft. He was the loving husband of the late Lois Ann (Felts) Schoolcraft. He took great enjoyment in deep sea fishing in his...

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